The Carlton Kodaikanal
10.234466, 77.488405Overview
5-star lakeside resort with exclusive Shikara rides and live flame thrower shows
Rooms & Suites
The Carlton Kodaikanal offers 91 rooms, including suites and cottages, all with direct views of Kodaikanal Lake. Each room has a flat-screen satellite TV, a work desk, and an en suite bathroom with free toiletries. The lake-facing cottages provide a separate living area and a balcony for uninterrupted lake views.
Dining
Silver Oak Restaurant at The Carlton serves Indian, Continental, and Italian cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The Hearth Coffee Cafe offers a relaxed setting for coffee and snacks. Cocktails and liquors are available at the hotel bar, and room service operates 24 hours.
Entertainment & Activities
The Carlton Kodaikanal hosts unique entertainment including live performances by flame throwers for evening shows. Guests can book exclusive Shikara rides on Kodaikanal Lake through the hotel. The hotel also creates custom adventure itineraries for cycling, trekking, and horse riding in the surrounding hills.
Wellness & Family
The spa at Carlton Kodaikanal provides full body massages, facials, body scrubs, and access to a steam room and hot tub. A fitness center with fitness classes and a dedicated children's play area with indoor and outdoor equipment are available. Babysitting services and a kids' club ensure families can relax while children are entertained.
Location & Services
Situated beside Kodaikanal Lake, The Carlton is a 10-minute walk from Bryant Park and Coaker's Walk. The hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, concierge service, currency exchange, and luggage storage. Airport and shuttle services are available, along with meeting and banquet facilities for up to 200 guests.
- Location: Lakeside in central Kodaikanal, 1 km from bus stand
- Rooms: 91 rooms, suites & cottages with lake views
- Dining: Silver Oak Restaurant & The Hearth Coffee Cafe
- Entertainment: Live flame throwers & exclusive Shikara rides
- Wellness: Spa with steam room, hot tub & full body massages
- Family: Kids' club, children's play area & babysitting
- Services: 24-hour concierge, airport shuttle, event venues
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed
Facilities
Main facilities
Off-site car park
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Babysitting/Child services
Game room
Children's play area
Kids club
Children's menu
Fitness centre
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Snorkelling
- Cycling
- Badminton
- Billiard tables
- Table tennis
- Squash
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Playpen
- Board games
- Children's menu
- Children's play area
- Kids club
- Game room
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Entertainment
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Spa & wellness centre
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Make up services
Room view
- Lake view
Room features
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Dryer
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Essential information about The Carlton Kodaikanal
| 💵 Lowest room price | 35227 INR |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 500 m |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 134.6 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Madurai, IXM |
Location
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